Hampton Inn Times Square Central

By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-22.

Hampton Inn Times Square Central is worth booking if you want a well-rated, practical base a short walk from Times Square without paying luxury rates. Skip it if you need a calm breakfast, confirmed room sizes, or the lowest price in the city.

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Who it suits, and who should skip it

This is a good match for first-time visitors who plan to spend their days out and want a simple, dependable base. The listed facilities are a gym, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and an American buffet breakfast is listed. It is a 3-star property with a guest score of 8.6 out of 10.

Some travellers should look elsewhere. If you want the cheapest bed in Manhattan, our Budget pick is lower. If you want a 5-star experience, that is our Luxury pick. Guests also flag a crowded breakfast area, so light sleepers who like slow mornings may be happier somewhere else.

Location and getting around

The hotel is at 220 West 41st Street, Manhattan. Our data puts Times Square 0.3 km away, about 4 minutes on foot, and Madison Square Garden 0.7 km away, about 9 minutes. These are straight-line estimates and have not been verified, so real walking time may be a little longer.

Guests describe the spot as central, on a quiet side street, close to Times Square and to subway stations. The location score is 9.6 out of 10. Nothing in our data is over 30 minutes on foot, but we have no distances for other New York sights. For places further out, expect to use the subway or a taxi, and check the route before you go.

What guests say

The score is 8.6 out of 10 from roughly 2,500 guest reviews. Guests mention the location most, and they praise a friendly, professional team that gives a warm welcome and helpful service.

The main complaint is breakfast. Guests like the variety, including waffles, but say it is served on disposable tableware in a small, crowded area. If breakfast matters to you, plan for queues at busy times, or have a back-up option nearby.

Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks

Prices here are reference prices for 10 to 12 November 2026, for 2 adults in one room. They are not live quotes. Our data holds two different figures for this hotel: €301.47 per night, which was used to put it 25% below the sample median of €403.05, and €430.78 per night. We cannot tell which is right for your dates, so treat both with caution and check the live rate.

Either way, it sits between our other picks. Pod Times Square, our Budget choice, is €243.82 per night with the same 8.6 score and 3 stars. The Knickerbocker Hotel, our Luxury choice, is €546.63 per night with an 8.7 score and 5 stars. At the higher figure, Hampton Inn would be priced above the sample median, so compare carefully.

Why it made our top 3

We compared 20 eligible properties. This one shares second place for guest score in that sample. Our Best Value pick balances the score, the number of reviews and the reference price, so it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.

It earned the spot through a high score backed by a large number of reviews, a very strong location rating and a price that, on the lower figure, is well under the sample median.

Before you book

Several things have not been assessed: room size, noise, renovation condition, whether breakfast is included in your rate, and cancellation terms. Check each on the booking page for your dates.

Also confirm the gym's opening hours and any fees. Compare the live nightly price with the figures above, since our data shows two.

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Our other two picks in New York

• Pod Times Square · Budget · 8.6/10 · €244
• The Knickerbocker Hotel · Luxury · 8.7/10 · €547
• See all three picks in New York →